RAAF aids Philippines on remote airfields

Royal Australian Air Force aviators have worked with their Philippine counterparts on support for flying operations from austere and damaged airfields. CAPTION: Armed Forces of the Philippines service members assess a runway during an Airfield Survey and …

Philippines sets sight on AEW&C aircraft

The Philippine air force aims to obtain airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, while a decision to obtain a new fighter has yet to be made. The air force has submitted a proposal to the government regarding the possible AEW&C …

Marcos, Carney talk by phone to discuss Philippines-Canada relations

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said he had a “very good conversation” with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as the two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation between the Philippines and Canada on trade, defense, and regional peace. The …

June inflation in the Philippines ticked up to 1.4%

MANILA, Philippines – Inflation across the Philippines ticked up to 1.4 percent in June from 1.3 percent in May, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. This brought the average readout for the first semester of 2025 to 1.8 percent. This is lower …

The Philippines: Digital Innovation for Productivity and Access

The Philippines is steadily advancing its digital transformation agenda, demonstrating how innovation and inclusivity can reshape public services and empower communities. Two recent initiatives,  in the agricultural sector in Lanao del Sur and the …

Philippines' inflation rate edges up to 1.4 pct in June

MANILA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' headline inflation slightly increased to 1.4 percent in June, up from 1.3 percent in May, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Friday. "This brings the national average inflation rate from …

Santan dishes out Asean ambitions, starting with Indonesia and Philippines

SEPANG, July 4 — Santan, the food and beverage brand under Capital A Bhd, is targeting the Asean region for its next phase of international expansion, beginning with Indonesia and the Philippines as early as next year. Chief executive officer Catherine Goh …

Philippines detains high-risk Chinese nationals in fraud probe

The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested several high-risk Chinese fugitives in separate operations across Pampanga, including inside the Clark Freeport Zone and a casino in Angeles City. Chinese national Zhao Jianfeng, 28, was apprehended on …

US ambassador confident Philippines, US will reach trade agreement soon

Mayor Gatchalian signs MOA with Development Academy of the Philippines

Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP). “We sealed another partnership today with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)!,” said Gatchalian. “ …